Thursday, October 2, 2025

Deliveries of Hyundai And Renault-Nissan Cars Could Be Hampered Due To Plant Closure

Hyundai Motors India has decided to shut down its Sriperumbudur (Chennai) based plant for five days, starting from 25th May to 29th May 2021. The decision has been taken after a section of workers conducted a sit-down protest seeking temporary closure of the plant over the rise of COVID-19 cases in the region. The workers at Renault-Nissan's facility in Chennai are also on strike from today for the same reason. With this, deliveries of new vehicles could be hindered. Also, the launch of Hyundai's first three-row Alcazar SUV may face a delay. As of now, it is slated to launch in June 2021.  

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For the people not in know, Tamil Nadu is one of the most affected states from COVID19 in the country, registering more than 30,000 cases every day. Currently, the state is under strict lockdown-like restrictions till May 31. However, the state government has permitted some industries, including auto manufacturers, to continue their production operations by taking essential safety protocols. But the workers are complaining that the carmakers are not meeting the COVID-19-related safety norms.

A union representing workers at the Renault-Nissan plant has alleged that social distancing measures are not being obeyed at the facility. They are also not satisfied with the sort of medical cover they are given in case of an emergency. The union has further alleged that many workers have been infected with the deadly virus. In fact, the workers union is also tussling legally with Renault-Nissan India seeking the brand to halt operations.

The official statement from Hyundai Motor India states that – Considering the prevailing pandemic situation, Hyundai management has decided to temporarily suspend the plant operations for a period of five days, starting tomorrow, May 25, 2021, until May 29, 2021. During these difficult times, the company has undertaken several proactive and progressive measures to safeguard health and ensure the wellbeing of the entire workforce.

While the Nissan-Renault hasn't made any official comment, the alliance told the court that they have more than 45,000 pending domestic bookings for the Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger, and about 35,000 export orders for the May-October period, which if not met could lead to huge loss and penalties. 

We believe automobile brands and other industries running during these hard times should address the difficulties of their workers and seriously take necessary steps to ensure their well-being. 

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